HeyRuaHow to say “occasional” in Irish
- Irish:
- ócáideach
- English:
- occasional, opportune
- Word type:
- adjective
- More occasional:
- níos ócáidí
- Most occasional:
- is ócáidí
- Plural:
- ócáideacha
- Pronunciation:
- “OH-kaw-jakh” /ˈoːkaːdʲəx/
What does “ócáideach” mean?
“Ócáideach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- occasional
- Happening now and then, not regularly.Also: casual, intermittent, now and then.
1 other meaning: opportune
- 2opportune
- Suited to a particular occasion or coming at the right time.Also: timely, befitting the occasion, seasonable.
“Ócáideach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ócáideach after post (job, masculine), after obair (work, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ócáideacha.
More occasional, most occasional, very occasional
| more occasional | níos ócáidí | in the past tense: ní b'ócáidí |
|---|---|---|
| most occasional | is ócáidí | in the past tense: ab ócáidí |
| as occasional as | chomh hócáideach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very occasional | an-ócáideach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too occasional | ró-ócáideach | ró- lenites |
“Ócáideach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Occasional in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for occasional?
The Irish for occasional is ócáideach (pronounced “OH-kaw-jakh”). It comes after the noun: post ócáideach, an occasional job; obair ócáideach, occasional work.
How do you say more occasional and most occasional in Irish?
níos ócáidí is more occasional and is ócáidí is most occasional. In the past tense they become ní b'ócáidí and ab ócáidí.
What is the plural of ócáideach?
With a plural noun ócáideach becomes ócáideacha: poist ócáideacha, oibreacha ócáideacha.
How do you say very occasional in Irish?
an-ócáideach. Too occasional is ró-ócáideach, and as occasional as is chomh hócáideach le.
Does ócáideach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ócáideach can mean occasional or opportune, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'ócáideach' different from 'annamh'?
'Ócáideach' means happening now and then or on a casual basis, as in 'obair ócáideach', while 'annamh' means rare or seldom.
